Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Track: Saratoga Race Course
Race Type: Stakes – New York Stallion Series (Cupecoy’s Joy Division)
Distance: 1 mile (Inner Turf)
Surface: Turf
Purse: $150,000
Eligibility: 3-Year-Old Fillies (NY-bred)
Post Time: 5:07 PM ET
The New York Stallion Series Stakes returns to Saratoga with a deep field of nine talented New York-bred 3-year-old fillies, each vying for black-type credentials and a share of the $150,000 purse. With pedigrees rooted in turf stamina and speed, and top-tier trainers and jockeys in play, this race offers compelling betting angles and developmental storylines.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
| # | Horse | Pedigree | Jockey | Trainer | Morning Line Odds | Notes |
| 1 | Disco Star | Disco Partner × Sky Gazer | Dylan Davis | Mark Casse | 5/2 | Tactical speed; consistent stakes form; bred by Patricia Generazio |
| 2 | Queen Atlas | War Dancer × Queenardini | Kendrick Carmouche | William Morey | 10/1 | Late runner; improving form; bred by Bella Cavello Stables |
| 3 | Trail of Gold | Solomini × Bene Pista | Irad Ortiz Jr. | David Donk | 4/1 | Stakes winner; versatile style; bred by Spruce Lane Farm |
| 4 | Lazy Y Legacy | Honest Mischief × Perfect Legacy | Jake Samuels | Aaron West | 30/1 | Outsider; maiden form; bred by Charles & David Yochum |
| 5 | Boston’s Phinest | Honest Mischief × All in Time | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Bruce Brown | 5/1 | Strong closer; consistent Saratoga form; bred by Sequel Thoroughbreds |
| 6 | Hangover Heaven | Mr. Monomoy × Diannestillworks | Jose Ortiz | Richard Dutrow Jr. | 7/2 | Sharp maiden win; bred by Michael Dubb; top connections |
| 7 | Blossoming Erudite | Solomini × Blossomed in Time | Christopher Elliott | Carlos David | 12/1 | Stakes winner; needs rebound; bred by Four Tags Stable |
| 8 | Nonna Lynne | Slumber (GB) × Play a Song for Me | Manuel Franco | Chad Brown | 4/1 | Turf pedigree; rising star; bred by Head of Plains LLC |
| 9 | Stone Smuggler | Honest Mischief × Bustinattheseams | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Jorge Abreu | 6/5 | Class of the field; stakes winner; bred by Eaton & Thorne Inc |
Top Contenders & Betting Insights
Stone Smuggler (6/5 ML Favorite)
Trained by Jorge Abreu, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr.
Winner of the NYSS Fifth Avenue Division at Aqueduct
Strong pedigree via Honest Mischief, a rising NY stallion
Tactical speed and proven stakes class make her the one to beat
Nonna Lynne (4/1)
Trained by Chad Brown, known for turf excellence
Sired by Slumber (GB), a proven turf influence
Won her maiden impressively at Saratoga over this distance
Ideal for exacta and trifecta plays
Hangover Heaven (7/2)
Trained by Richard Dutrow Jr., ridden by Jose Ortiz
Dominant maiden win at Saratoga (5f turf)
Pedigree suggests she’ll stretch out well
Live longshot with upside
Pedigree Highlights
Honest Mischief (sire of 3 entrants) is emerging as a top NY stallion, producing turf-capable fillies with speed and durability.
Solomini and Disco Partner offer turf versatility and late kick potential.
Slumber (GB) brings European turf class, ideal for Saratoga’s inner turf configuration.
Trainer & Jockey Spotlight
Irad Ortiz Jr. (Trail of Gold, Stone Smuggler): Elite turf rider with tactical versatility
Chad Brown (Nonna Lynne): Saratoga turf specialist with high ROI on NY-breds
Mark Casse (Disco Star): Stakes veteran with strong Saratoga record
David Donk (Trail of Gold): Known for developing NY-bred turf fillies
Betting Strategy
Win/Place: Stone Smuggler
Exacta Box: Stone Smuggler, Nonna Lynne, Hangover Heaven
Trifecta Key: Stone Smuggler over Nonna Lynne and Trail of Gold
Longshot Play: Queen Atlas – improving form and strong late pace
